An interministerial decree has been published by the Infrastructure/Interior department, which regulates the placement and use of Speed Cameras in Italy. The decree emphasizes traffic safety as a priority and imposes rules on the positioning of devices and sanctions.
Speed cameras can only be used where speed limits are not excessively low, such as less than 50 km/h on urban streets or if the limit is reduced by more than 20 km/h on extra-urban roads compared to the code for that type of road. The use of devices on board moving vehicles is only permitted in cases of immediate complaint, otherwise conspicuous fixed or mobile stations must be used.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Matteo Salvini comments on the decree, stating that it puts an end to the proliferation of unauthorized speed cameras in Italy. He highlights that speed detection devices will only be installed to prevent accidents, not to generate revenue from motorists. Additionally, the decree requires advance notification of speed cameras on different types of roads.
The Democratic Party criticizes the decree, with the leader of the Transport Committee in the Chamber, Anthony Barbagallo, pointing out that while it increases sanctions, it also allows wider meshes on speed cameras and limits municipalities’ autonomy. Overall, the decree aims to regulate and streamline the use of speed cameras for improved traffic safety.
